Author: john rice
Date: 17:21:14 10/01/02
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Vincent, Slater made a ridiculous statement about AMD and I called him on it. Why you choose to make light of me and make such an obvious attempt to kiss his *ss is embarrassing. Think for yourself Vincent. I'm sure you are a smart guy. Just because he is a popular and well liked guy doesn't mean he is always right. On October 01, 2002 at 08:11:22, Vincent Diepeveen wrote: >On September 30, 2002 at 17:25:15, Slater Wold wrote: > >this guy really has no historic memory :) > >>LOL - Please read the whole thread before you attempt to flame. >> >>kthx >> >> >>On September 30, 2002 at 12:22:23, john rice wrote: >> >>>AMD is not horrible about announcing a chip and then releasing it 3 months >>>later. The 2400/2600+ is the first time AMD has delayed a release after >>>announcing it. Any knowledgeable computer user will tell you that Intel is the >>>king of the "paper launch". They have used the "paper launch" tactic many times >>>over the last few years to save face when AMD beat them to the punch. The 1Ghz >>>and 1.13Ghz PIII fiasco are perfect examples of Intel deception tactics. And >>>they have used it with several P4 launches as well. Next time, please do a >>>little research before you talk out your *ss. >>> >>>On September 30, 2002 at 00:05:40, Slater Wold wrote: >>> >>>> >>>>I got the annoucement in August that the 2600s would be coming out soon. It is >>>>now September and they are barely rolling out. (As in, several vendors who are >>>>selling them don't actually have them yet.) AMD is horrible about this. >>>>Announce a chip, and 3 months later it hits the streets. >>>> >>>>I was planning on going the 2x2600 route, I even bought a new mobo. But after >>>>waiting too long, I decided to spend the money elsewhere. >>>> >>>>Kind of glad now too. Maybe in 3 months I will be able to get my hands on a >>>>2800. Maybe.
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